Language Today Mini-Lesson Idea: Freewrite on Texting generation doesn't share boomers' taste for talk
Students will be asked to read the article about texting. After, they will be asked to free write about how they feel about this particular topic. In today’s society, texting, emailing, and facebooking are resources readily available for students. Is talking less convenient, though, or do they still have a desire to talk on the phone? From this free write, we would gain an understanding of how students perceive communication.
The prompt for the free write: After reading the article, free write about your opinion on this topic. What are the reasons behind this change in communication? Is this all negative or can it be seen in a positive light? How does this affect communication? Is it a hindrance or addition to communication?
Freewrite on Texting generation doesn't share boomers' taste for talk
Students will be asked to read the article about texting. After, they will be asked to free write about how they feel about this particular topic. In today’s society, texting, emailing, and facebooking are resources readily available for students. Is talking less convenient, though, or do they still have a desire to talk on the phone? From this free write, we would gain an understanding of how students perceive communication.
The prompt for the free write:
After reading the article, free write about your opinion on this topic. What are the reasons behind this change in communication? Is this all negative or can it be seen in a positive light? How does this affect communication? Is it a hindrance or addition to communication?
Link to article:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/07/AR2010080702848.html